Thursday, May 26, 2016

Rock Church, Prokopi

The Rock Church, found in the
town of Prokopi (Modern day Urgup) in Cappadocia, is located near the house
where St John the Russian lived. Due to this, it is believed that maybe the
Saint went to the Liturgy here. Some have even stated that the Saint’s relics
might have been placed here. On the other hand, another belief is that they
were placed in the main Church building in town, which unfortunately does not
exist today. Also the name of this Church is lost. Some are convinced it was
dedicated to St George, being renamed to St John the Russian after the fame of
the latter local Saint increased. However, these are merely speculations.

About Me

I have studied Theology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Theology, International Relations at the University of London (Queen Mary). My Master's Thesis was published as a book: 'The Aegean Sea Dispute Between Greece and Turkey - The Consequences for NATO and the EU'. For more information see: http://www.akakia.net/el/the-aegean-sea-dispute-between-greece-and-turkey
I have also studied Byzantine Music in Athens and I am currently undertaking a research on the “Fellowship of St. Alban and St. Sergius and its contribution towards Anglican – Orthodox Relations”, at the University of Winchester.
I also represent the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain at the A.E.C.A. If you wish to contact me you can email me: demetrifs1@yahoo.com